Explorer Rashid in a stable orbit around the moon

All maneuvers in lunar orbit will be completed before the landing phase begins. From the source

According to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the Hakuto R lander carrying Rashid is currently in stable orbit around the moon. The center pointed out on Twitter that the shadow of the moon is now temporarily blocking the sun from the spacecraft, causing the devices to drop in temperature, but the vehicle is equipped to deal with this environment.

The center has identified stages for the Emirates Lunar Exploration Project, which begins after the success of the first phase of the mission, which is launch and access to low orbit, and the second stage, which is navigation, where the explorer is heading towards completing the third stage, which is arrival (entry, landing, and landing). This will be the most dangerous phase, especially since the lander will make the landing process itself on the moon by relying on its systems until it reaches the specified point of landing.

iSpace's lander completed its first lunar orbit maneuver, as planned and supervised by engineers, on March 21 at 5:24 a.m. UAE time.

The center explained that entering the lunar orbit is a key step to start the next stages of Rashid Explorer's mission, including operating his systems five times.

All maneuvers in lunar orbit will be completed before the start of the landing phase, planned for late April 2023, and more details will be provided on when and when the landing will be made in the coming days.